Since the “Superabundant” Ameraucanas have just regaled us with the first egg songs of the season, we know that spring is right around the corner. Like other livestock, chickens aren’t often portents ...

Plantains are a staple in many African cuisines, providing a versatile and nutritious ingredient for vegetarian dishes ...

Cocoa is often used in African stews to give depth and richness to the dish. The ingredient is usually combined with spices ...

Explains how to prepare a tender lamb knuckle stew with rich flavor inspired by South African home cooking. #LambStew ...

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From deeply flavorful doro wat to hearty lentil stew, these dishes showcase the warmth, depth, and balance of Ethiopian cuisine.

Recently, when I asked chef Pierre Thiam why West African cuisine was suddenly being touted as a new food trend, he laughed and said, “It’s been around for a few thousand years.” Then he thought for a ...

If it’s true that you are what you eat, I’d guess I am about 10% peanut butter. I can’t resist peanut butter’s decadent nuttiness as well as its nutrient-dense appeal. Besides its irresistible taste, ...

Make the spice paste: Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blitz into a coarse paste. Heat peanut oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat. Add spice paste and sauté ...

EVERETT — The jollof is a jolly enough reason to dine at Heritage African Restaurant. Jollof, a flavorful West African dark rice, is among the specialties. The restaurant opened in late February in ...

When he moved to New Orleans, the food of Louisiana reminded chef Serigne Mbaye of Senegal, where he grew up. The aroma of slow-cooked dishes, the acidity of the food and the pre-mixed Creole ...